For firefighters it's a matter of skills and bravery, but more importantly it's a matter of teamwork.Teamwork that starts with getting close to another. That is just part of the job at fire stations across the country, including at the Walbrook fire station in west Baltimore.Whether it's in training or out in the field, a day in the life of fighting fires isn't always easy.What makes it easier is the sense of family away from the flames, even if the strenuous hours keep them away from their own family."You're going to miss stuff no matter what," Baltimore City fire Lt. Jawan Yancey said. "You're going to miss events, family things, but you know it's just the job."In Baltimore City, members of the fire department work two days a week. But there's a catch. Each work day is 24 hours and those on the job need to be ready to go on a moment's notice."(We're) out the door within 30, 40 something seconds … most of the time," Yancey said.Firefighters said attention to detail is key as they have to make sure their equipment is ready to go."Some people go to work and it's their stressor, this is a lot of our stress relief, it's busy it's fast-paced, but you got your guys here, your family," Yancey said.Those at the Walbrook station said it is also reassuring to know that their fellow firefighters will be there in times of need, including many situations that could require a bit of an escape."It just gives you a different perspective than walking down the street," Baltimore City fire Lt. Michael Heiler said.

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For firefighters it's a matter of skills and bravery, but more importantly it's a matter of teamwork.

Teamwork that starts with getting close to another. That is just part of the job at fire stations across the country, including at the Walbrook fire station in west Baltimore.

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Whether it's in training or out in the field, a day in the life of fighting fires isn't always easy.

What makes it easier is the sense of family away from the flames, even if the strenuous hours keep them away from their own family.

"You're going to miss stuff no matter what," Baltimore City fire Lt. Jawan Yancey said. "You're going to miss events, family things, but you know it's just the job."

In Baltimore City, members of the fire department work two days a week. But there's a catch. Each work day is 24 hours and those on the job need to be ready to go on a moment's notice.

"(We're) out the door within 30, 40 something seconds … most of the time," Yancey said.

Firefighters said attention to detail is key as they have to make sure their equipment is ready to go.

"Some people go to work and it's their stressor, this is a lot of our stress relief, it's busy it's fast-paced, but you got your guys here, your family," Yancey said.

Those at the Walbrook station said it is also reassuring to know that their fellow firefighters will be there in times of need, including many situations that could require a bit of an escape.

"It just gives you a different perspective than walking down the street," Baltimore City fire Lt. Michael Heiler said.